Don Mossi, baseball player, 1954-1965

Don Mossi

Born: 1/11/1929 in St. Helena, CA, USA

Died: 7/19/2019 in Nampa, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-17 | Final Game: 1965-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Donald Louis Mossi

Biography

Don Mossi was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1954 to 1965. Born in 1929, Mossi made a significant impact on the game during a competitive era characterized by the rise of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Over his 12-season career, he compiled a win-loss record of 101-80, showcasing his ability to consistently perform at a high level. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.43, he demonstrated a knack for keeping runs to a minimum, while his 932 strikeouts highlighted his capability to overpower batters. Mossi's contributions to the game were recognized with one All-Star selection, underscoring his status as one of the top pitchers of his time. He recorded 50 saves throughout his career, indicating his versatility and effectiveness in late-inning situations. Known for his distinctive pitching style and composure on the mound, Mossi remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered not only for his statistics but also for his competitive spirit during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
101 80 460 165 55 8 50 1548.0 1493 590 156 385 932 3.43 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
463 436 30 71 10 1 2 29 0 43 152 0.163 0.238 0.204 0.442 -1883.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1954 WS CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 4.0 3 0 0 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1954 WS CLE 0 0 3 0 0 4.0 3 0 0 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 460 165 69 239 3 28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 460

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1955 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 1.0 336 0